As the 2023 rainy season builds up, residents of Bamboo Village, Valsayn, Kelly Village, and St Helena are determined to pro-actively prepare for any potential disasters after enduring the devastating floods of 2022. The haunting memories of the destruction and displacement caused by the previous year's torrential downpours have propelled these communities into action, as
THE EDITOR: The alarming rise in home invasions is marked by an escalation in the brutality that is meted out by criminals during these attacks. Many times, victims of such crimes are left nursing wounds caused by severe beatings and also mental wounds on realising one's home is no longer their castle. Perpetrators employ a
In the midst of current murder rate (195) heading to beat last year’s record of 605 and rising public fears over “home invasions,” Opposition Leader Kamla Persad-Bissessar, seizing the moment, plugged in a “pro-victim” proposal. That is, as she described, “stand your ground” legislation. This means giving potential “invader victims” the “absolute right” to defend
CHAIRMAN of the Tunapuna/Piarco Regional Corporation Kwasi Robinson is assuring there is no “impasse” between Valsayn residents and the corporation when it comes to efforts to ensure their safety. He said he is in communication with the community to discuss the way forward.
On Wednesday, Justice Frank Seepersad ruled on an application for summary judgment filed on behalf of Dr Aleena Ishmael, of Bamboo Settlement No 2, Valsayn South, against her next-door neighbours, Navin Birbal and Sati Ramnarine.